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MI HB5826

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

9/7/2016

Primary Sponsor

Klint Kesto

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends the Freedom of Information Act (1976 PA 442) by adding section 5a
  • Prohibits public bodies from commencing civil actions against persons who submit requests for information under the act
  • Applies to all FOIA requests received by public bodies

Legislative Description

Civil rights; public records; prohibition for public bodies commencing civil actions against entities making FOIA requests; implement in freedom of information act. Amends 1976 PA 442 (MCL 15.231 - 15.246) by adding sec. 5a.

Civil rights: public records

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Government Operations

10/18/2016

Committee Referrals

Government Operations10/18/2016
Oversight And Ethics9/7/2016

Full Bill Text

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